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We are six diverse individuals with a clear purpose: to back extraordinary founders with bold visions to make the world a better place. Our investment is more than equity, offering our portfolio companies access to the skills, experience and extensive networks weve developed inside some of the world’s best businesses. https://www.fb10x.com

SXSW Conference & Festivals | SXSW 2026: March 12-18 | Austin, TX South by Southwest® dedicates itself to helping creative people share ideas and achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW® is best known for its conferences and festivals that celebrate tech, film, music, and more.

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

Ecotone Partners is a boutique funds management and advisory firm focused on advancing the climate transition. In 2024, Ecotone launched The Planet Fund, a fund built to deliver both climate impact and financial returns. The Planet Fund invests in scalable, market-ready climate solutions with significant emissions reduction potential and a clear path to near-term profitability. Please reach out via info@ecotonepartners.com.au.

Airtree is a venture capital firm backing Aussie and Kiwi founders, building the iconic technology companies of tomorrow. We’re powered by our network, dedicating extraordinary resources to help founders shortcut company-building firsts and accelerate their journey from idea to global household name. As one of the largest and most active early-stage investors in Australia and New Zealand, Airtree’s 100+ portfolio features the region’s breakout tech companies, including Canva, Go1, Employment Hero, Pet Circle, Immutable and Linktree.

Investing in early stage tech startups shaping the future of our planet. We are committed to working with founders, investors and ecosystem partners, using capital to move the needle toward a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous future. Part of the wider Ecotone Partners group, a climate solutions business comprising of venture capital, consulting and advisory working with startups, corporations, governments, foundations, family offices and more. Reach out for a conversation today via our website or contact one of our investment team directly.